Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th Edition)
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780134580999
Author: Elaine N. Marieb, Katja N. Hoehn
Publisher: PEARSON
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Define the following terms in your own words: melanocytes, keratinocytes, Albinism, and vitiligo. Also, Explain the differences between eccrine and apocrine sweat glands? 

Question 2: Can you explain what ABCDE mnemonic stand for in regards to suspicious skin lesions in your own words?

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